Author Archives: Brenda

How many of us love being outside on our patios — no matter what season it may be? Well, maybe not in South Florida at high noon in August or in Chicago in mid-January, but for most of the year at locations around the country, we have plenty of great days to

by Brenda

Beautifully dressed windows add spectacular views to your home. Whether the window treatment is simple or elaborate, windows become the “eyes” to the outside world. They need to beckon, inspire and lure us to look out of them, to see the trees and sky, and whatever is beyond. Many people come into

by Brenda

Who doesn’t walk by a wonderful garden or beautiful flowering trees in full bloom and smile a little bit? Think about the cherry blossoms in D.C. in spring, or visiting Holland during tulip season if you’re lucky enough. Brilliant, gorgeous, luscious tulips in every imaginable color and size are everywhere and magnificent

by Brenda

Is there anything better than crawling into bed at night after a hard day’s work, running around doing errands or driving the kids to all their activities for hours on end? That sweet, cool feeling of soft sheets touching your skin at the end of a long day seems to magically take

by Brenda

Are you the type of person who is always looking for something unique, different, fun and just plain out of the norm? Do you love to go to art and craft shows to see what local or national artists and craftspeople are up to these days? Your attraction to anything handmade, unusual

by Brenda

Many of the best designs come from Italian creators. We all love Italian design from handbags and shoes to furniture, cars, clothing and luggage. Somehow, Italian designers just get design right. They know it and simply feel it, and can transform simplicity into complexity in one, maybe two, simple strokes. Intuitively, a

by Brenda

Many of us relish time spent enjoying our homes. You might have just moved in to a brand new one or an old house that you’ve fallen in love with. Maybe you’ve spent countless hours decorating it, finding the perfect furnishings, painting each room the ideal color and searching for unique accessories

by Brenda

Delicious, luscious, delectable, enticing not only describe the food you might be eating, but also the dinnerware you might be eating your food on. Selecting your perfect dishes, glasses and stemware, as well as the flatware for your table, is an art. It can reflect your personality and style, along with your

by Brenda

If you’re like most of us, you love your home and take great pride in making it beautiful. And if you are busy like most of us, you just might want to equip it with every life-easing enhancement offered for enjoyable dining and home entertainment. Have you ever noticed that, no matter

by Brenda

Splish, splash, taking a . . . not a bath, but a dip in the pool. With summer quickly on its way, you might be thinking of freshening up your pool and patio area with an updated look for the season. Perhaps you need new outdoor furniture, a big umbrella to shade

by Brenda